Middle Tennessee Preview Write-ups
January 19, 2018
Tim Kay
PBR Tennessee Director of Scouting
On Monday, January 15th, the Middle Tennessee Preseason Preview occurred. This brought a number of very talented players together, some in their first PBR events and others getting updated information to their profiles and information out to college coaches.
To read up on this year's participants, see below (hitters sorted by exit velo, pitchers sorted by FB velocity):
POSITION PLAYERS
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Hunter Ensley OF / SS / Huntingdon, TN / 2020
60 Time: 6.97, Position Velocity: OF-86, Exit Velocity: 91
6-foot-1, 175-pound, RHH made big jumps in both OF throwing arm and exit velocity, likely due to the addition of 10 pounds since we saw him in the preseason last year. Medium, athletic frame w/ some present strength, lot of projection w/ a high waist. Offensively, hits from a slightly open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Short, controlled bat waggle. Shift of weight, knee to knee leg kick and proper load. Explodes through the baseball w/ extension. Still head allows barrel feel. Feel for backspin. Above average hit and power tools w/ more coming. Defensively, moves well in the outfield w/ above average arm strength w/ carry through target. Combination of speed and arm strength projects to stay in CF. High level prospect committed to Tennessee.
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Jacob Upshaw C / 3B / Central Magnet, TN / 2018
60 Time: 7.75, Pop Time: 2.10-2.15, Position Velocity: C-72, IF-71, Exit Velocity: 88
6-foot-0, 205-pound, RHH showed improved numbers in every tested metric from this summer. Medium, stocky frame w/ present lower half strength, some physical projection. Offensively, hits from a straight on, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Bat waggle. Belt high leg kick w/ short hand load. Still working on getting the timing from the leg kick consistently. Line drive, gap to gap oriented approach. Flashes ability to drive the baseball when everything is synced up. Defensively, presents good target w/ soft hands and feel for pitch manipulation. Can work on beating off-speed pitches to the spot. As a thrower, shows quick release w/ carry to target. On the infield, shows solid hands w/ usable feet. An interesting unsigned catcher to keep an eye on this spring.
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Colton Harrison OF / 2B / East Robertson, TN / 2020
60 Time: 7.59, Position Velocity: IF-74, OF-78, Exit Velocity: 87
6-foot-1, 165-pound, RHH showed big jumps in every category from this time last year, likely due to the addition of 23 pounds. Medium, athletic frame w/ some present strength, still oozing projection. Offensively, hits from a slightly open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Mini leg kick w/ proper hand load. Uses lower half well, generates big bat-speed through the zone that projects to continue improving as he adds strength to his frame. Flashes ability to get on time, with more reps, will reach a high offensive ceiling. Projects to hit for power w/ feel for back-spin. On the infield, shows good hands, good feet w/ projectable arm strength. Moves well in the OF w/ idea of how to play through the baseball and get legs involved. Very intriguing sophomore prospect just scratching the surface.
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Mason Malone SS / RHP / Waverly Central , TN / 2020
60 Time: 7.56, Position Velocity: IF-74, Exit Velocity: 86
6-foot-0, 165-pound, RHH showed improved exit velocity from when we last him this summer. Medium, athletic frame w/ present lower half strength, projection. Offensively, hits from an open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Stride to square w/ proper hand load. Pull oriented approach w/ repeatable swing. Shows pull power. Consistent barrel feel w/ gap power. Easy, low effort swing. Defensively, shows solid feet and hands w/ quick release. Arm strength plays better than infield velocity suggests. Very intriguing SS prospect to keep an eye on this spring.
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James McCracken LHP / OF / Middle Tennessee Christian, TN / 2021
60 Time: 7.85, Position Velocity: OF-78, Exit Velocity: 86
6-foot-2, 165-pound, RHH shows projectable frame w/ bat speed. Tall, athletic frame w/ projection, a little present strength. Very projectable. Offensively, hits from an open, upright stance w/ hands even with the back of his head. Short bat waggle. Big leg kick w/ hip turn and proper load. Generates bat speed through the zone. Controls lower half well w/ some balance and still head, knack for barrel. Shows potential for pull power. Can get too rotational at times. Projects as a very interesting hitter as he adds muscle to his frame. Defensively, projects in a corner w/ projectable arm strength. Interesting bat to follow.
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Jackson Walker OF / RHP / Knights Academy, TN / 2019
60 Time: 7.09, Position Velocity: OF-83, Exit Velocity: 86
6-foot-2, 161-pound, RHH showed improved exit velocity and OF velocity from last time we saw him. Tall, long and lanky frame w/ lean strength, lot of physical development remaining. Offensively, hits from a slightly open, upright stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Leg kick to square w/ proper hand load and shift of weight. Good bat path to the ball w/ bat-speed through the zone. Projects to hit for average and power as he adds muscle to his frame. Defensively, moves well in the OF w/ some time in his release. Above average arm strength w/ carry through the target. High level 2019 to keep an eye on into the spring.
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Evan Potter C / 1B / Smyrna , TN / 2018
60 Time: 7.44, Pop Time: 2.16-2.19, Position Velocity: C-71, Exit Velocity: 86
6-foot-0, 180-pound, RHH showed improved metrics in every phase of testing. Medium, athletic frame w/ present strength, some physical projection remaining. Prototypical catcher build. Offensively, hits from a slightly open, slightly crouched stance w/ hands back ear hand location. Some bat waggle/hand rhythm. Shift of weight, thigh high leg kick and proper load. Shows extension w/ feel for backspin and pull power. Lot of movement in swing, but keeps still head. Defensively, shows good target to his pitchers w/ low target. Tracks breaking balls well w/ quiet glove. Soft hands w/ feel for sticking strikes. Feel for boxing baseballs. As a thrower, shows solid release w/ arm strength w/ carry to target. Improvement will come when the first step is not towards his left, but towards the 2nd base bag, will improve pop time and allow arm to work better. An unsigned senior worth seeing this spring if looking for a catcher to finalize a class.
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Carson Garner SS / 3B / Franklin, TN / 2021
60 Time: 8.00, Position Velocity: IF-72, Exit Velocity: 85
6-foot-0, 160-pound, RHH showed whippy bat speed w/ projectable frame. Medium, thin frame w/ lot of projection. Offensively, hits from a narrow, slightly open stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Bat waggle. Knee to knee stride w/ power load. Slight bat wrap. Generates bat speed through the zone, uses all his strength to meet the ball at contact. Projects to hit for average and gap power as he adds muscle to his frame. Keeps head still, has barrel feel. Defensively, shows good hands and feet w/ soft glove, plays through the ball well. Moves better than his 60 time indicates. Shows arm strength w/ carry to target, projects to get stronger as he adds muscle. Projectable middle infielder just scratching the surface.
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Blake Barton C / SS / Grace Christian Academy, TN / 2021
60 Time: 7.22, Pop Time: 1.94-1.97, Position Velocity: C-74, IF-74, Exit Velocity: 85
6-foot-0, 180-pound, RHH shows intriguing all-around skill-set. Medium, athletic frame w/ present strength, projection. Offensively, hits from a slightly open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Belt high leg kick w/ proper load. Uses lower half well to get through the baseball w/ bat speed. Whippy w/ barrel feel. Still head allows him to consistently repeat his swing. Projects to hit for average and power as he adds muscle to his frame. Defensively, can set a target earlier and maintain it to give his pitchers a good visual cue. Tools to be an above average receiver w/ soft hands and ability to track the breaking ball. As a thrower, features good feet and quick release w/ projectable arm strength. Just needs reps to reach his defensive ceiling behind the plate. In the infield, looks the part w/ good hands and an idea of how to play through the ball w/ usable arm strength. Athletic incoming freshman catcher w/ barrel feel.
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Sam Mast C / John Overton, TN / 2019
60 Time: 7.69, Pop Time: 2.04-2.07, Position Velocity: C-73, Exit Velocity: 85
6-foot-1, 207-pound, RHH showed a more consistent pop time range than we have seen in the past. Medium, athletic frame w/ present strength in lower half. Prototypical catcher build. Offensively, hits from a straight on, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Knee to knee thigh high leg kick w/ proper hand load. Can get over rotational at times. Feel for line drives. Still learning to repeat same swing and timing of leg kick. Tools to hit when everything is synced together. Defensively, sets a good target, can set it earlier. Moves well behind the plate w/ ability to box the baseball. Can set a lower target to make framing the low pitch easier. Soft hands w/ an idea of how to frame. As a thrower, features good feet w/ short arm hitch and carry to target.
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Jacob Langham SS / 2B / Coffee County, TN / 2018
60 Time: 6.90, Exit Velocity: 84
5-foot-9, 165-pound, RHH shows plus run speed w/ middle infield tools and bat speed. Short, athletic profile w/ lean strength, physical projection. Offensively, hits from an open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Leg kick to square w/ proper load. Whippy bat speed w/ ability to go gap to gap. Quiet head w/ barrel feel. Can really hit. Projects to hit for average and gap power. Plus runner will be a doubles and triples threat. Defensively, moves well w/ ability to play through the ball. Shows ability to make late adjustments to ground-balls. Tools to stay at SS. Uncommitted senior is a must see this spring.
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Kelby Pearson OF / 2B / Huntingdon, TN / 2019
60 Time: 6.91, Position Velocity: OF-71, Exit Velocity: 84
6-foot-1, 175-pound, RHH shows plus run tool w/ feel for barrel. Medium, thin frame w/ long limbs, some present strength. Lot of growth potential. Offensively, hits from a straight on, very slightly crouched w/ back shoulder hand location. Short stride where occasionally lands behind where he started w/ little hand load. Little movement allows him to repeat swing consistently, showcasing ability to go gap to gap with line drives. Feel for barrel. Projects to hit for average with gap power. Plus runner recorded 2nd best 60 time at the event. Defensively, moves well in OF w/ usable arm strength. Speed to stay in CF, need to see in game to finalize defensive profile.
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Bryce Rawls SS / 3B / Davidson Academy, TN / 2020
60 Time: 7.85, Position Velocity: IF-73, Exit Velocity: 83
5-foot-10, 200-pound, RHH showed improved infield velocity. Medium, stocky build w/ present lower half strength, some physical projection. Offensively, hits from a slightly open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Shift of weight w/ leg kick, minimal hand load. Still learning timing, consistent landing of leg kick, flashes on-time and on-target, occasionally late (forcing bat to play catch up and creating length) and occasional hip leak. Gap to gap approach w/ projectable power. Defensively, shows solid hands and feet w/ arm strength featuring carry to target.
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Houston High C / 1B / Lipscomb Academy, TN / 2020
60 Time: 7.71, Pop Time: 2.06-2.12, Position Velocity: C-74, Exit Velocity: 83
6-foot-4, 200-pound, RHH showed improved metrics across the board since we last saw him this summer. XL tall w/ projectable frame, present strength in lower half. Oozes projection w/ lot of physical growth coming. Offensively, hits from a straight on, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Some bat waggle. Short stride where gains a little ground and proper load. Hips leak slightly, causing roll-over ground balls. Flashes extension through the baseball, still learning body control. Has all the tools to hit, just needs reps and growth. As a receiver, sets a solid target, can set it lower to help frame the low pitches and set it earlier to give his pitchers a visual cue. Moves well behind the plate w/ feel for boxing the baseball. Gets a little stabby at times, but will improve with more reps. As a thrower, shows arm strength with carry to the bag with good feet. Does a good job of getting himself on line in his throws. A tall catcher w/ with a lot of growth coming.
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Brett Coker SS / C / Hendersonville, TN / 2018
60 Time: 7.25, Position Velocity: IF-77, Exit Velocity: 82
6-foot-1, 195-pound, RHH shows intriguing all-around skillset with defensive actions to project him to stay at SS. Medium, athletic frame w/ present strength, some physical projection remaining. Offensively, hits with an open, crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Proper stride and load. Near arm bar. Generates bat speed through the zone, better bat speed than exit velocity suggests. Will hit for average and power. Defensively, features soft hands w/ above average feet. Athletic with ability to make plays to both directions. Projects to stay at SS, but profiles as an above average third basemen if necessary. A must see player this spring.
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Logan Gann 3B / OF / White House Heritage, TN / 2020
60 Time: 7.75, Position Velocity: IF-71, Exit Velocity: 82
5-foot-11, 205-pound, LHH showed some bat speed w/ ability to backspin the baseball. Medium, stocky build w/ some present strength, some physical projection. Offensively, hits from a wide, straight on, crouched stance slightly hunched over and back ear hand location. Stride w/ little hand load. Can get too tilty with the shoulders, creating extra length and work to stay on plane. Generates bat speed through the zone. Pull oriented approach w/ potential for power. Defensively, has some stiffness in the lower half w/ some length in his release.
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Sam Kirkpatrick SS / 2B / Montgomery Bell Academy, TN / 2020
60 Time: 7.38, Position Velocity: IF-76, Exit Velocity: 82
5-foot-8, 155-pound, RHH shows intriguing all-around skillset. Short, athletic w/ some present lower half strength, some physical projection. Offensively, hits from a straight on, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Some bat waggle. Shift of weight w/ proper stride and load. Generates bat speed through the zone, has better bat speed then exit velocity indicates. Learning to repeat swing and stay through the ball just a bit longer, occasional hip leak. All fields approach when right w/ ability to go gap to gap. Defensively, moves well w/ good hands and feet. Took a little time with release on this day, likely quicker in game. Intriguing all around player.
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60 Time: 7.40, Position Velocity: IF-77, Exit Velocity: 81
6-foot-2, 190-pound, RHH showed a 7 mile per hour jump in exit velo from when we saw him last fall. Tall, athletic, projectable build w/ lot of room to add muscle. Offensively, hits with an open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Knee to knee stride to square w/ a little bit of a loopy load with his hands. Generates good torque with the near arm bar. Still learning to repeat same swing and stay on proper timing. Shows ability to consistently generate line drives. Defensively, shows good hands w/ good feet and arm strength with carry to target. Body works well defensively. Intriguing guy to monitor as he continues to fill out his frame.
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Holden Collett 1B / 3B / Nolensville , TN / 2019
60 Time: 7.75, Position Velocity: IF-72, Exit Velocity: 81
5-foot-10, 208-pound, RHH flashed barrel control. Medium, stocky build w/ present lower half strength, projectable upper half strength. Offensively, hits from a slightly closed, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Shift of weight, knee to knee toe tap and proper load. Learning to repeat the same swing and get on time. Shows solid power ceiling when on time. Defensively, moves well w/ solid hands and arm strength w/ carry to target.
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Lelan Lewis RHP / 1B / Centennial, TN / 2018
60 Time: 7.62, Position Velocity: IF-75, Exit Velocity: 81
6-foot-1, 190-pound, RHH shows some bat speed. Medium, athletic frame w/ some present strength, some projection. Offensively, hits from an open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Toe tap to square w/ short hand load. Can get rotational at times w/ hips leaking slightly. Shows line drive oriented approach w/ ability to go gap to gap. Defensively, shows solid glove w/ carry to target.
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60 Time: 7.10, Position Velocity: OF-82, Exit Velocity: 80
5-foot-10, 180-pound, LHH showed his above average running speed and an improved exit velocity since we last saw him this fall. Medium, athletic build w/ present strength, projection. Offensively, hits from a slightly open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Shift of weight, mini thigh high leg kick and proper load. Short to the ball w/ ability to hit to all fields. Barrel control w/ gap to gap approach. Defensively, projects to stay in CF at the next level w/ arm strength and above average running speed. Intriguing skill-set to follow into the spring.
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Hoss Hargrove 1B / Davidson Academy, TN / 2021
60 Time: 8.34, Position Velocity: IF-59, Exit Velocity: 80
6-foot-0, 170-pound, RHH shows a line drive oriented, gap to gap approach. Medium, athletic frame w/ lot of projection, some present strength. Offensively, hits from a straight on, slightly crouched stance w/ back ear hand location. Short shift of weight w/ short stride and hand load. Some length, still learning to repeat his swing. Flashes proper bat path. Projects to hit as he continues to fill out his frame. Defensively, has some stiffness w/ 1B defensive actions.
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Bryan Cluck 1B / OF / Nolensville, TN / 2021
60 Time: 7.44, Position Velocity: IF-58, Exit Velocity: 78
5-foot-11, 160-pound, RHH put on a strong batting practice, where he consistently found the barrel w/ backspin. Medium, athletic w/ some present strength, projection. Offensively, hits from a slightly closed, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Leg kick w/ dropping of hands in his load. Generates a lot of torque, allowing the ball to jump off the bat. Better bat speed than exit velocity indicates. Lot of lower and upper half movement in swing, but still head allows barrel control. Projects to really hit for average and power as he fills out his frame. Defensively, shows stiffness w/ below avg arm strength. Bat first prospect with the chance to really hit.
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Harley Wyatt RHP / OF / Rossview , TN / 2018
60 Time: 7.75, Position Velocity: OF-88, Exit Velocity: 78
5-foot-11, 150-pound, RHH showed plus arm strength in the OF. Medium, athletic profile w/ some present strength, projectable frame. Offensively, hits from a slightly open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Toe tap to slightly open w/ proper load. Hands first move tends to be down towards the ball, creating length and steep bat path. Shows ability to hit line drives and go gap to gap. Defensively, gets his feet under him well and puts all his force into his throws, featuring carry through the target and average release. Moves better in the OF than 60 time suggests. Projects better on the mound, where his arm strength will play.
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Aaron Worrell SS / OF / White House , TN / 2019
60 Time: 7.53, Position Velocity: IF-73, Exit Velocity: 77
5-foot-8, 150-pound, RHH shows all field, line drive approach. Short, athletic frame w/ some present strength. Offensively, hits from an open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location and weight on his front side. Belt high knee to knee leg kick w/ short hand load. Lot of movement, but head stays still w/ ability to repeat bat path. Shows barrel feel. Defensively, shows usable hands and feet. Can use legs more on his throws across the diamond to improve his infield velocity. Has a chance to stay at SS, but likely projects better at 2B.
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Jackson Izatt LHP / OF / Rossview, TN / 2020
60 Time: 8.03, Position Velocity: OF-82, Exit Velocity: 76
5-foot-7, 150-pound, LHH showed arm strength in the OF. Short, athletic frame w/ some present strength. Offensively, hits from a slightly open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location and slightly hunched over. Thigh high leg kick w/ short hand load. Flashed the ability to keep body synced up with swing, still learning to repeat swing with lower half and upper half working together. Pull oriented approach w/ lot of line drives. Defensively, shows projectable arm strength w/ lower half involved in his throws. Moves better in OF than 60 time suggests.
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Garrett Stacker 2B / SS / Lipscomb Academy, TN / 2021
60 Time: 7.66, Position Velocity: IF-66, Exit Velocity: 76
5-foot-8, 130-pound, RHH shows projectable frame w/ idea of how to use body to generate bat-speed. Short, skinny frame w/ little present strength, some physical projection. Offensively, hits from a narrow, straight up stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Thigh high leg kick w/ short hand load. Uses legs well in swing. Good bat path w/ line drive approach. Singles hitter now projects for gap power as he adds strength to his frame. Defensively, shows good hands and feet w/ 2B arm strength.
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Cameron Dey 2B / SS / Cocke County , TN / 2018
60 Time: 7.91, Position Velocity: IF-65, Exit Velocity: 75
5-foot-7, 145-pound, RHH shows gap to gap offensive approach. Short, athletic frame w/ some present strength. Offensively, hits from an open, very slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Shift of weight, toe to toe stride w/ proper load. Maximizes his bat speed by using his body well to deliver force on contact. Gap to gap w/ lot of line drives. Flashes ability to extend through the baseball. Defensively, shows good feet w/ second base arm strength. Moves well w/ good hands.
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Peyton Smith RHP / 1B / East Robertson, TN / 2021
60 Time: 8.43, Position Velocity: IF-79, Exit Velocity: 74
6-foot-0, 165-pound, RHH showed projectable arm strength w/ soft hands. Medium, athletic, uber projectable frame w/ some present lower half strength. Offensively, hits from a slightly open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Proper stride w/ low hand load. Jumps at the ball w/ near arm bar. Projects to hit for pull power as adds strength to his frame. Still head w/ ability to repeat swing, keep hands inside of the ball. Defensively, shows projectable arm strength w/ soft hands and good feet. Body works well, showed hand-eye coordination with ability to scoop the ball consistently off the turf. A projectable position player to watch, though he likely ends up on the mound at the next level.
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Alexander Qualls RHP / OF / Lipscomb Academy, TN / 2021
60 Time: 7.82, Position Velocity: OF-78, Exit Velocity: 72
5-foot-9, 140-pound, RHH showed projectable arm strength in the OF. Short, lean, athletic frame w/ little present strength. Offensively, hits from a straight on, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Shift of weight, thigh high leg kick and short hand load. Hips leak w/ some late head movement. Learning to repeat swing. Pull oriented approach. Defensively, moves well in the OF w/ good footwork and carry to target. Young athlete just needs to gain strength.
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Cameron Allen OF / 1B / Ravenwood, TN / 2019
60 Time: 7.47, Position Velocity: OF-76, Exit Velocity: 70
5-foot-9, 185-pound, LHH showed improved physicality from last look. Short, athletic frame w/ present lower half strength, developing upper half strength. Offensively, hits from a slightly open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Bit of a knee to knee thigh high leg kick w/ short hand load. Good bat path w/ slight uppercut plane and better bat speed than exit velocity suggests. Some struggles with timing on this day w/ the ball getting in too deep. Defensively, moves well in the outfield, can use legs better on his throws, which will allow his arm strength to play up. Projects in left field.
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Lelan Lewis RHP / 1B / Centennial, TN / 2018
Max FB: 82, FB: 80-81, CB: 67-70, CH: 72-73, DDFB: 80-81, SL: 67-70
6-foot-1, 190-pound, RHP showed a 4-tick velocity jump while adding a different arm slot to his repertoire. Medium, athletic frame w/ some present strength, some projection. Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short rocker step towards the first base side into back foot reset on first base side of the rubber. Stomach high leg kick w/ slight hip turn and hands head high into classic drop and drive delivery w/ proper finish and H ¾ release. Mixes in L ¾ release at times. Front foot lands facing 1B dugout, missing out on one or two ticks of velocity and command. Back leg along for the ride, can use lower half strength more in delivery. Repeats delivery. Gets downhill well when pitching from the H ¾ release. Arm works well w/ looseness. FB shows occasional short arm side run w/ some heaviness in ball from H ¾ release. CB is medium downer w/ proper shape, rotation. SL is thrown from the L ¾ slot w/ late break, average depth and tilt. Potential swing and miss pitch. Straight CH w/ arm-speed. Feel for commanding the zone w/ the FB, learning to command the off-speed stuff. A definite pitcher to lay eyes on in the spring if looking to fill out the class.
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Hunter Ensley OF / SS / Huntingdon, TN / 2020
Max FB: 81, FB: 78-81, CB: 66-68, CH: 69-73
6-foot-1, 175-pound, RHP shows swing and miss, late breaking CB and projectable FB. Medium, athletic frame w/ some present strength, lot of projection w/ a high waist. Pitches from a full wind-up w/ a very short rocker step towards third base and foot reset into middle of the rubber. Chest high leg kick w/ hands head high and proper finish w/ H ¾ to ¾ release. Lands with front foot facing on deck circle and momentum drives the foot open. Can work on direction and land with front foot facing towards home plate, which will improve repeatability of arm slot. Gets exceptional hip drive. Slight stab in back, arm works. Straight FB shows occasional cut. True swing and miss CB. 12-6 w/ big break, above average depth, tight late rotation. Knee buckler. CH w/ arm-speed, fade and sink. Late sink. Both off-speed pitches are currently above average, project plus. Bit of a thrower at this stage, projects to control as learns to repeat lower half and arm slot. Tennessee commit is a big-time two-way prospect.
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Peyton Smith RHP / 1B / East Robertson, TN / 2021
Max FB: 81, FB: 78-81, CB: 60-64, CH: 70-73
6-foot-0, 165-pound, RHP shows projectable frame, arm strength w/ 3 pitch mix. Medium, athletic, uber projectable frame w/ some present lower half strength. Pitches from a full wind-up w/ very short rocker step into back foot reset on first base side of the rubber. Chest high leg kick w/ hands head high into some leg drive and proper finish from L ¾ release. Front leg driven w/ back leg dragging on the ground through finish. Will learn to use back legs more as gets more reps. Some effort in throw, loose arm projects big. FB w/ short arm-side run. Flashes sink. Medium downer CB flashes late break. Proper shape and rotation. Can get a little loose at times. CH w/ arm-speed, fade, late sink. Projects as a potential out pitch to LHH’s. Around the zone w/ 3 pitches, projects to command. High ceiling RHP is one to follow as he begins his high school career.
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Harley Wyatt RHP / OF / Rossview , TN / 2018
Max FB: 81, FB: 77-79, CH: 73-74, SL: 65-67
5-foot-11, 150-pound, RHP showed big arm strength in the outfield, learning how to use it on the mound. Medium, athletic profile w/ some present strength, projectable frame. Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short rocker step to first base side and foot reset on first base side of rubber. Near shoulder high leg kick w/ some hand rhythm into head level w/ classic drop and drive delivery and high ¾ release. Good direction to the plate. Can be a little stronger w/ glove-side, comes to a rest on his thigh before following through. Front leg driven w/ some drift in the lower half, back leg along for ride. Just scratching the surface of his velocity potential, back leg drive will be the key. Uses legs extremely well in OF throws, will jump two or three ticks once gets that same leg usage on the mound. Loose, quick arm projects. Straight FB shows occasional ride through the zone. SL is a slurve, moves like a short, downer CB. Flashes late break through the zone. Firm CH shows occasional fade. Around the zone, projects to control. Late bloomer type w/ potential to make a jump quickly.
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James McCracken LHP / OF / Middle Tennessee Christian, TN / 2021
Max FB: 80, FB: 79-80, CB: 64-65, CH: 68-70, SL: 65-66
6-foot-2, 165-pound, LHP shows projectable arm strength/frame. Tall, athletic frame w/ projection, a little present strength. Very projectable, prototypical pitchers build. Pitches from a full wind-up, begins hunched over. Comes to a normal straight up start w/ a short 45-degree rocker step into foot set up on an angle to the rubber to aid w/ back leg drive on first base side of rubber. Chest high leg kick w/ hands going over his head into leg drive and H ¾ release. Lands slightly off-timing, causing pitches to run to his arm-side and create some repeatability issues. Glove side can be stronger, will give him more velocity as he refines it. Quick arm projects. FB shows a little arm side run w/ extension. Jumps on hitters. Medium downer CB w/ proper rotation. Short ¾ tilt SL was hard to get a feel for on this day, struggled to finish the pitch. CH w/ arm-speed, occasional fade. Projects to pitch w/ control as he improves his timing w/ repetitions. Projectable left-handed pitcher just scratching the surface of what he can become.
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Max FB: 79, FB: 77-79, CB: 63-66, CH: 66-72
6-foot-2, 190-pound, RHP showed improved velocity range from last time we saw him this fall. Tall, athletic, projectable build w/ lot of room to add muscle. Prototypical pitcher build. Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short rocker step towards the plate into foot reset w/ back foot angled on rubber for pushing off from the first base side of the rubber. Chest high leg kick into proper hand break and upright finish w/ ¾ release. Lands with front foot facing RHH’s, can work on improving that for direction. Repeats. Gets downhill, heavy ball. FB shows occasional arm-side run. Medium downer CB shows proper shape w/ average depth. Comes up out of hand. CH w/ arm-speed, fade and occasional sink. Shows ability to command FB, locates to both corners. Developing control of the strike zone w/ off-speed pitches.
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Hunter Haurez RHP / RHP / Marshall County , TN / 2019
Max FB: 79, FB: 78-79, CB: 65-68, CH: 71-73
6-foot-0, 175-pound, RHP shows prototypical pitchers frame w/ feel for spinning a curveball. Medium, athletic profile w/ present lower half strength, projectable. Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short rocker step towards first base into foot being set on first base side of the rubber. Chest high leg kick w/ hands moving with it, settling into hat level. Drop and drive style w/ high glove hand coming through for some deception and short cocking action in back. H ¾ release w/ proper finish. Lands slightly closed w/ front foot facing right handed hitter, can get a little more on direction. Can struggle with timing at times, more-so out of the stretch, where arm plays catch-up and results in fingers coming around the side of the ball instead of staying on top. FB shows cut, amount varies. CB is medium downer w/ tight rotation, late break. Flashes above average w/ knee-buckling break. CH shows arm-speed w/ some fade and sink. Around the zone, projects to control.
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Alexander Qualls RHP / OF / Lipscomb Academy, TN / 2021
Max FB: 77, FB: 75-77, CB: 56-60, CH: 65-66
5-foot-9, 140-pound, RHP shows feel for 3 pitches, waiting on physical development. Short, lean, athletic frame w/ little present strength. Pitches from a full wind-up w/ short rocker step into back foot reset and chest high leg kick from the middle of the rubber. Drifts forward w/ proper hand break, slightly upright finish w/ low ¾ release. Drifting forward creates timing issues w/ front foot landing and arm getting through the circle. Back leg is along for the ride, can drive down the rubber to use more and help velocity. Lands slightly open w/ front foot towards LHH on deck circle, can keep hips online more to create delivery consistency. Loose arm works well, learning body to repeat delivery. FB shows occasional arm side run. CB is big w/ proper shape, learning to keep fingers on top for break consistency. CH shows arm-speed w/ a little fade and sink. Bit of a thrower right now, as develops consistency in lower half and is consistently on-time, projects to throw strikes.
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Colton Harrison OF / 2B / East Robertson, TN / 2020
Max FB: 75, FB: 73-74, CH: 65-69, SL: 64-68
6-foot-1, 165-pound, RHP shows projectable frame w/ projectable arm-speed. Medium, athletic frame w/ some present strength, still oozing projection. Pitches from a full wind-up w/ rocker step towards home plate into chest high leg kick w/ hands moving even with shoulders from the third base side of the rubber. Drops on his back leg to generate some leg drive into stride and proper finish w/ H ¾ release. Lands with front foot facing on deck circle, can improve direction to the plate and get all his momentum firing towards the hitter. Presents a strong front side w/ proper glove work. Front leg driven vs. back leg driven. Repeats. Straight FB. Slurvy SL flashes ¾ tilt w/ late life, gets big at times w/ early break. Learning to consistently keep fingers on top of the baseball on the SL. CH w/ arm-speed, fade and occasional sink. Better life to his arm-side than glove-side. Around the zone w/ FB, developing off-speed feel.
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Jackson Izatt LHP / OF / Rossview, TN / 2020
Max FB: 75, FB: 72-74, CB: 65-67, CH: 71-73
5-foot-7, 150-pound, LHP showed repeatable delivery. Short, athletic frame w/ some present strength. Pitches from the third base side of the rubber from a full wind-up. Rocker step into leg kick just over belt high w/ some hand movement to even with his neck. Some back-leg drive into release w/ proper finish and H ¾ release. Front leg driven, can get a little more drive on the back leg to have it drive him forward vs. leading with the front foot. Good direction w/ easy to repeat delivery. Mixed in a 4-seam and 2-seam. 2-seam shows arm-side run w/ some sink. 4-seam is straight. Medium downer CB w/ some looseness, flashes tightness and late break. CH lacks velo differential, shows occasional fade. Blends too much with fastball. Around the zone w/ 3, still learning to command to different corners.
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